Friends, family say they will continue to raise money

Family and friends of a Lafayette man missing for more than a week are offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information about his whereabouts.

Nathaniel Tallman, 25, was last seen at about 6 p.m. Jan. 21 behind the wheel of his black 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Rally near the intersection of Empire Road and U.S. 287 in Lafayette, according to friends.

He was on his way to Longmont, but he has not been seen or heard from since.

Tallman's father said he has not heard from his son, which is highly unusual.

Kevin Tallman said Nathaniel works with him in the family's greeting card and gift distribution business. He said he got a call or a text from his son Jan. 21 but has not heard from him since, and he contacted Lafayette police Jan. 23.

"We're just waiting, hoping for some good news," Kevin Tallman said Wednesday.

Lafayette police entered Tallman into the department's computer system as a missing person and advised other state law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for him and his car, which has temporary license plates.

Kevin Tallman said an aerial search also was conducted Tuesday.

"Lafayette police and the Sheriff's Office have been unbelievable and doing the best they can," Tallman said. "We really appreciate their efforts."

He said family and friends have raised $10,000 for a reward for any information about his son's whereabouts, and they will continue to raise money for the reward.

"We hope that with a reward, more people will keep their eyes open," Tallman said. "We have a lot of people searching."

Nathaniel Tallman is described as white with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing about 5-foot-10-inches tall. He was last seen wearing black sweatpants with a white stripe down the side and a white North Face jacket.

Kevin Tallman said many people may also remember Nathaniel from his time playing baseball for Monarch High School.

Friends and family told police they do not believe he intentionally ran away or took his own life. Kevin Tallman said his son was not into camping or hiking.

"We're scared and pretty devastated, but we're trying to be strong because we know he'd want us to be," he said. "He is the nicest person, he has the biggest heart."

Anyone with information about Nathaniel Tallman is urged to contact Lafayette police at 303-665-5571. Information also may be provided to his friend Zalyn Lee by emailing TheDGAFLifer@gmail.com or by calling the Nate Tallman Reward Tip Line at 303-667-1639.

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